Trump Says US-Iran Communications Continue Despite Reports of Suspension
In a statement posted on social media, Trump dismissed claims that dialogue between the two sides had been halted, insisting that discussions have continued without interruption.
"Fake News Reports that the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the U.S.A., stopped speaking a few days ago are false and erroneous," Trump said.
He added: "The conversations between us have been going on continuously, including four days ago, three days ago, two days ago, one day ago, and today."
Trump acknowledged uncertainty about the outcome of the negotiations but reiterated his call for Tehran to reach an agreement with Washington.
"Where they lead, one never knows, but as I told Iran, 'It's time, one way or another, for you to make a Deal. You've been doing this for 47 years, and it cannot be allowed to go on any longer!'"
The comments came amid continuing efforts to revive negotiations following months of direct and indirect contacts between the two countries. Those talks have so far failed to bring an end to the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, or to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier reports had suggested that Iran had suspended engagement with mediators in response to Israel’s expanding military campaign in Lebanon. However, Trump insisted that diplomatic contacts remain active and described the discussions as progressing at a "rapid pace."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also expressed cautious optimism about the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking before a congressional committee, Rubio said there remains a possibility that an agreement could be reached, while emphasizing that any easing of sanctions would require significant limitations on Iran’s nuclear activities.
"There is the prospect before us, which could happen today, it could happen tomorrow, it could happen next week," Rubio told lawmakers.
Despite ongoing negotiations, major differences remain unresolved, and diplomatic efforts have yet to produce a comprehensive agreement capable of ending hostilities or addressing the broader regional disputes at the center of the crisis.
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